GENERAL UPKEEP
Every 6,000
miles,
lubricate the steering
box after removing
the rubber plug
situated on the steer-
ing column and top
up with oil to the
level of the orifice.
REAR ROAD SPRINGS
Paint over the spring blades with old rear axle or engine oil, particularly
around the blade tips and clips. Avoid lubricating the rubber bushes which
are fitted in all the rear spring eyes.
HYDRAULIC DAMPERS
The front telescopic dampers do not require " topping up."
Top-up the rear dampers with
Armstrong Shock Absorber Fluid (Crim-
son)
to the level of the bottom of the plug hole (arrowed Fig. 35), every
12,000 miles.
When topping up, it is essential that dirt is prevented from
finding its way into the interior. Faulty dampers can only be serviced by the
manufacturers.
PROPELLER SHAFT (Fig. 15)
Fig.
14.
Steering box filler/level plug (arrowed).
Fig. 15
.
Propeller shaft lubrication points.
Every 1,000 miles, lubricate the
needle roller bearings and splines.
Supply the nipple (B) at each end
of the shaft with oil for the bearings,
and the nipple (A) with grease for
the splines.
HINGES, CONTROLS, DOOR LOCKS, ETC.
Give occasional attention with an oil can to the bonnet catches, hinges and
several small control joints.
Door locks should receive a drop of oil every
month to ensure easy operation and to prevent corrosion. Attention given to
the connections on the handbrake and ratchet mechanism, etc., will enable the
controls to work freely and prevent unnecessary wear.
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